Biography

Can eight be eighteen? It sometimes seems that way listening to the Eastwood Swing Orchestra! Although the ensemble consists of only eight members, it oftentimes sounds like a full big band. Perhaps that’s because the members are all experienced big band musicians and they play exciting and swinging arrangements that have been specifically crafted for the band. The three horns provide the excitement that combined with the dynamic rhythm section provide a fitting backdrop for the band’s talented female vocalist and two male vocalists.

The group is unique because it’s as comfortable playing the swing favorites of the 30’s and 40’s and the neo-swing hits of the 90’s as it is with music of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Whitney Houston, the Pointer Sisters, and other popular groups.

Whether performing the big band hits of the 30’s and 40’s in the style of Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw and Count Basie, or original arrangements of other standard and popular songs from the Beatles to Shania Twain, the spirit, enthusiasm and exuberant music of the band never fail to please people of all ages and musical tastes with their exciting program of song favorites tailored to the atmosphere of the occasion!

Let the Eastwood Swing Orchestra add that special atmosphere to your event.

Our professionalism and attention to detail allow you to relax and enjoy the occasion.

Biography

Music is the universal language. From small private affairs to gala events, why not select a band that is perfectly suited for your special occasion. When you demand the very best, The Everett Longstreth Orchestra is the right choice for you.

“… From Las Vegas to South America, Europe to Asia, Everett Longstreth has played hundreds of venues. Thousands have danced to his music and agree that he was the perfect choice for a memorable event!”

Biography

Greg Caputo’s professional credits include drumming for the world famous Count Basie Orchestra, Harry James, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Lionel Hampton, Sammy Kay, and Nelson Riddle big bands. Classic Drummer Magazine describes Greg as “A Master Drummer who speaks volumes in refined sensibilities with superb technique”. Jazz Times Magazine says, “Greg is keeper of the Big Band Flame.” Vocal Jazz Legend Shelia Jordan says “ Greg has great sensitivity in playing for all singers, myself included”. Greg has recorded and performed with the legendary alto sax player Phil Woods, and has performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. for Billy Taylor’s Jazz productions. He has played drums for countless world renowned artist that are Grammy nominees and Grammy winners. He has toured with Connie Frances, Joe Wilder, Buddy Grecco, Grover Mitchell, Claude Williams, Melba Joyce, Shelia Jordan, Don Cornell, Barry Harris, Charlie Ventura, Lenny Welch and Sammy Davis Jr. Gregory is the recipient of the Jazz Ambassador Award and an inductee into the Hamilton Jazz Archives. Greg is the author of the “Classic Swing Drumming that is receiving rave reviews nationally and internationally.

Biography

He has extensive performance experience with renown jazz artists, including: Nick Brignola, Bobby Shew, Claudio Roditti, Steve Marcus, Randy Brecker, The Artie Shaw/Dick Johnson Orchestra, Phil Wilson, Ricky Ford, Rebecca Parris, Jerry Bergonzi, George Garzone, John Lockwood, The Bruce Gertz/Quartet, The Bruce Gertz/Ken Cervenka Quintet, The John Allmark Jazz Orchestra, and Mark White and äóěThe Last Tripäóť. He has appeared in numerous performances with internationally known shows and entertainers, including: The Fifth Dimension, The Four Freshmen, Buddy Hackett, Eliza Karshi, Donna McKechnie, The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Jeffrey Osborne, Joe Piscopo, Don Rickles, and most recently has performed with the show, äóěGershwin Sings Gershwin,äóťfeaturing Alexis Gershwin.

He has numerous television and motion picture recording credits including the television shows, äóěVisionsäóť on WLVI channel 56, Boston, Ma. Melrose Place, and the motion picture,äóěAnalyze This.äóť His recording credits include: Joan Landis, äóěQuiet Passionäóť, The Bob Sinicrope Trio, and a recently released recording with Miles Donahue, äóěBounce,äóť featuring Joe Calderazzo and John Patitucci. The most recently released recording that he has appeared on has been with jazz vocalist, Rebecca Parris, äóěYou Donäó»t Know Me,äóť featuring Houston Person, Jerry Bergonzi, and Gary Burton.

His festival performances include, The Boston Globe Jazz Festival, The Equinox Jazz Festival, and The Manchester Jazz and Blues Festival. He has also been a performer and clinician at the IAJE convention, Boston, Ma. 1994. Also he has been percussion adjudicator for the Northeast Senior District for the last five years. He is also an endorser of Vic Firth products and a member of the Vic Firth Education Team.

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The White Heat Orchestra, with bandleader Craig Ball (on clarinet, right), is a high-energy band featuring a trio or up to 15 pieces playing the swing and jazz of the 1930’s and 1940’s for dancers of all ages. The White Heat Swing Orchestra, also known as the “Roxy Band”, was the house band for almost five years at the upscale Roxy nightclub, playing music for both the swing dancers and the nightclub crowd every hour three nights a week. Fast or slow, they hit every note without missing a beat.

The White Heat Swing Orchestra has many credits, including:

Boston’s Best Dance Band – Boston Magazine

Recorded the sound track to the movie Dick Tracy on the Warner Brothers label.

Performed in concert with Cab Calloway, Tony Bennett, Lou Rawls, and Joel Grey

If you are looking for a band for your party or function, the White Heat Swing Orchestra offers a demo tape for your review and they have a documentary video tape showing the television shows and special productions at which the band has performed.

Craig Ball is music consultant and band leader offering swing and dixieland music worldwide at flexible rates. The band arrangement can come with one to fourteen pieces. The band is available for dances, weddings, benefits, and corporate functions.